According to deputies, on April 5 around 5:00 p.m., deputies responded to a home on Trestle Creek Road and found Ramey murdered. Officials said it took more than 24 hours to identify Utt as a suspect and find probable cause to bring charges against him.

Deputies said it does not appear that Utt and the victim had any type of relationship. Utt was living in a camper on Trestle Creek Road which was approximately a quarter mile from Ramey's home.

In their investigation, they discovered Utt had fled the state and was believed to be in Oregon. With help from the US Marshals Service, they found Utt at the Spokane Train Station. He was taken to the Spokane County Jail where he awaits extradition back to Idaho.